Hi, Sarah! I love your blog and have read and re-read posts (especially on mothering) for at least six years. I hope you are all doing well. I completely understand that some things have to be set aside for seasons in your life, but I do hope you'll come back to writing on here soon! We need more mothers like you who write from their experience and from their heart, and who inspire other women! Every time I read your blog posts, I feel rejuvenated and ready to be a present, consistent, joyful mother. Thank you for taking the time to write it all down for others to learn from!

Sending love and the shared hope that all is well. Your blog has been a touchstone for me for many years along this mothering journey. New posts are missed, but your journey very much respected. Thank you for sharing this space with us all!

If you can, please assure us that you and yours are well or just say that you've discontinued your blogging. It's fine. Lots are doing that but they usually say goodbye. Hope this doesn't put too much on you in whatever you are dealing with right now---not trying to make it difficult for you. :)

I hope all is well with you and your family. I have missed your blog immensely. You always have such great parenting advice. I hope you haven’t stopped blogging but are on a break. Please let your faithful readers know if you have quit or just on a much needed break. You are missed!

Like others who have commented on here, I have been worried about Sarah and her family. Problem with following these talented people who blog, you start to feel like they are close friends and when you don't hear from them it is concerning. I was thinking about her again because her uncle's team is playing in the final basketball game tonight. I believe he coaches for Michigan. I hope she has just been too busy to worry with this blog and all is well.

When our first baby was placed in my arms I knew there was no place I wanted to be other than home with him every day. Twenty two years, and five more babies later, (six children, now ages 22-4), I still feel the same. I can’t imagine a more challenging, fulfilling, rewarding “job” than being a mom. It truly is a vocation, and I feel blessed beyond measure.